Spain Admissions

Documents for Spain University Applications

What Spanish universities ask for when you apply from India or Pakistan for 2027-28. Each university sets its own list, so follow your programme's instructions. Money is in euros (EUR).

Document Types

Four groups of papers for 2027-28.

School papers (bachelor's)

Your last two years of school marks and the homologación of your diploma.

Degree papers (master's)

Your degree and marks. Your degree accepted by Spain, or a university access permit.

Stamps and translation

An apostille on foreign papers and a Spanish translation.

Visa papers

Admission letter, fee receipt, money proof and insurance.

Study Papers

Bachelor's and master's routes need different papers.

Bachelor's: UNEDasiss accreditation

UNEDasiss is a service of UNED, Spain's national distance university. It checks school papers from other countries for bachelor's entry.
For India and Pakistan, it asks for proof of homologación of your school diploma, or proof you asked for it.
Add your last two years of school marks with an apostille.
Public universities also want you to take PCE subject exams. UNEDasiss advises at least 4 subjects.

Master's: degree recognition or access permit

UCM asks students with a degree from outside Europe's shared university area (EHEA) to have it accepted by Spain, or to get a UCM access permit (form 080).
With the permit route, you upload scans when you apply.
UCM asks for the originals, translated and legalised, only if you are admitted.

Start Early

UNEDasiss can take up to 3 months, and often answers in about 3 weeks once it has your request, papers and payment. Send your request at least 6 weeks before your university's application closes, and earlier if you can.

Personal and Supporting Papers

Each programme asks for its own extra papers.

Motivation letter

Example: the UCM master's in political analysis asks for a short motivation letter.
Other programmes may not ask for one.

Reference letters

Example: the same UCM master's takes up to two reference letters.

Language certificate

Example: the same UCM master's asks you to attach a foreign language certificate if you have one.

Tips for Standout Supporting Documents

Essays

Some master's ask for a short motivation letter. Say why this programme fits your past study.

Recommendations

Some master's take up to two reference letters. Check your programme.

Money Papers

Money papers matter most for your visa.

Proof of money for the visa

At least EUR 600 a month in 2026. Spain sets this amount with the IPREM (a yearly income figure Spain uses to set money rules).
Money for course fees is not counted in this amount.

Sponsor papers (India)

Signed sponsor letter. A sponsor is the person who pays for you.
A copy of your sponsor's PAN card (India's tax ID card).
6 months of the sponsor's bank statements, stamped and signed by the bank.

Average Cost Overview for Spain

Required Funds

Visa money proof: EUR 600 a month in 2026. A set amount, not your real living cost.

UNEDasiss request window

4 February to 1 December each year

Stamps and Translation

Get the right stamps and translations before you apply.

Apostille First

UNEDasiss takes school marks with an apostille, or stamped as real by the embassy (legalised).

Translation

Papers not in Spanish must be translated.
For papers you give the immigration office, use a sworn translator (an approved translator).

UNEDasiss accreditation

The request window opens on 4 February and closes on 1 December each year.
Your request must be paid before it is processed.
It changes your school marks into a Spanish mark that universities can use.

Apostille or embassy stamp

School marks: an apostille, or legalisation (an embassy stamp).
India: police and medical certificates must get an apostille from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).